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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.57, 3,528.04 and 1,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.57, 3,528.04 and 1,052.73 is: 1,579.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.57 : 3,528.04 = 1,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.57/3,528.04 = 1,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.57x = 3,528.04 × 1,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.57x = 3,714,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,079.74/2,351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.41

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